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P224 XFX

1996 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,547 mi
Last recorded133,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 XFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 133,547 miles

Underguards fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 228,921 miles

Under guards fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 227,442 miles

Under guards fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 226,477 miles

All 4 brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Cv boot pin Hole advice

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

X2 sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 226,236 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

all break back plates corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 176,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 174,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 174,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 171,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 171,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 159,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 148,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 140,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 140,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 133,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,388 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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P224 XFX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P224 XFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P224 XFX registered?

P224 XFX is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P224 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 XFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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